Students become aware of
their own perception about a concept.
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2.

Students expose their
belief by sharing explanations in small groups and with the entire
class.
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3.

Students test their
ideas by making observations. Working in small groups, they discuss the
results of their test.
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4.

Students work toward
resolving conflicts between their perceptions and their observations
through class discussion.
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5.

Students extend the
concepts and try to make connections between what they have learned in
class and in other situations.
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6.

Students are encouraged
to pursue additional questions and problems of their choice related to
the concept.____________________________________________________________________________
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